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Trump says hostilities in Iran ‘terminated’ ahead of war powers deadline
Trump administration argues war in Iran has ended due to ceasefire, allowing White House to avoid the need to seek congressional approval
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US President Donald Trump told Congress on Friday that the hostilities in Iran “have terminated” following the ceasefire starting April 7, with the deadline for a congressional authorisation of the war looming.
“There has been no exchange of fire between the United States Forces and Iran since April 7, 2026. The hostilities that began on February 28, 2026, have terminated,” Trump wrote in letters sent to the House and the Senate.
Trump’s claims echoed previous remarks from senior officials in his administration, including US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth.
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On Friday, the Republican president told reporters before he departed for Florida that he would not seek congressional authorisation for his war on Iran.
“It’s never been used. It’s never been adhered to. And every other president considered it totally unconstitutional. And we agree with that,” Trump said.
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The Trump administration submitted its war powers notification to Congress on March 2, two days after the US and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran in “Operation Epic Fury” on February 28.
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